OCM Newsletter Sept - Dec 2015 FINAL Jan 2016-1

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER September - December 2015
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE OF THE ONE...
22 Years of Shaping of The Nation
Group
Let’s Welcome…
Celebrating 25 Years of Working
Together, Tony and Dale
Long Service Awards – Gem Radio
Five Limited
Express Children’s Fund 20th
Anniversary Dinner & Dance
Nation Group’s “Fun Walk”
SHINE Charity Walk and Run
“Securing Hope for those in Need”
Dominica Relief Fund – Update
What’s happening at Gem Radio
Five
BECOME ‘One’ WITH SOLUTIONS BOX
We are the Champions – Football
Tournament
One Caribbean Media Limited (OCM) is committed to
continuous improvement and we are always looking
for new ways to improve efficiencies and service levels.
Since you are the ones on the ground and closest to the
effectiveness of your unit, we felt you may have feedback
and suggestions on how we can do better in our daily
operations and service to our customers and employees.
Upcoming Events – OCM’s 10th
Anniversary Celebrations
We want to hear from you!
Email us at [email protected]
VIVIAN-ANNE GITTENS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PUBLISHER, NATION GROUP, RETIRES
Simply
Vivian-Anne!
22 Years of Shaping
the Nation Group
On Friday, November 20th 2015, at
an understated elegant restaurant,
befitting of the lady herself, provided
the setting for an intimate gathering
to honour Mrs. Vivian-Anne Gittens.
It was an evening filled with nostalgia
as attendees reflected on the more
than 22 years the Chief Executive
Officer of Nation Corporation, and
Publisher and Chief Executive Officer
of the Nation Publishing Company
Limited devoted to the media house.
A Certified Management Accountant and a
trained Financial Management Consultant,
Mrs. Gittens has worked as a Management
Consultant locally and regionally, and as
a Project and Investment Analyst with
development agencies in the region. She
joined the Nation Publishing Co. Limited
in 1993 as its Chief Financial Officer and
according to Marilyn Gittens, Manager of
Technology Training and Special Projects,
longest standing employee at the Nation
Publishing with 40 plus years under her
belt, would bring about pivotal changes in
the organization. “When Anne came she
shaped The Nation, she was instrumental
in putting stringent measures in place for
the financial security of the company.”
Wilfred Fields, former Head of Advertising
for Nation Publishing, recalls that from the
beginning Mrs. Gittens was “pleasant and
frank”. If you were wrong she would say,
she is a serious woman so she didn’t stand
for anyone breaking the rules. Very by the
book especially when it came to numbers,
but caring, anyone would tell you that
about Anne, she cared about the staff.”
It is a sentiment echoed by current Head of
Advertising, Paulette Jones, who spoke on
behalf of the senior management team at
the dinner. In her speech Ms. Jones noted,
“(Vivian-Anne’s) love of family, community
and the importance of truly mentoring
those we supervise are but a few of the
many lessons that will stay with us forever.
(Her) legacy will certainly include (her)
commitment to people development.”
Mrs. Gittens was elevated to Vice President
in 1999 and was appointed Publisher
and CEO of Nation Publishing on the
retirement of Founder/Director, Harold
Hoyte, in 2007. She has been a member
of several boards, serving as chair for
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many of them and in 2008, she became
the Nation Group CEO. It was not, by any
means, an easy journey but was certainly
a fruitful one according to Ms. Jones. “You
led us at a time that was easily the most
challenging, one year into becoming a
public company, shrinking markets, stiff
competition for both news and advertising
and the disruption or distraction of new
media. We could not have asked for a
better leader through these times. We all
grew under your direction. You ensured
that we, and I quote “brought our brains
to the table”.”
Speeches were also delivered by the
OCM Chairman, Sir Fred Gollop, Group
CEO Dawn Thomas, CEO designate of
Nation Publishing, Anthony Shaw, Nation
Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer, Noel
Wood, and Director of Nation Publishing
and former Advertising Manager Wilfred
Field. Mrs. Gittens was also honored with
a poem written and delivered by Nation
Publishing’s Head of Marketing and
Communications, Valerie Hope.
In response to the evening’s many
accolades, Mrs. Gittens gave a moving
speech in which she acknowledged the
Kind, considerate, big
hearted and true, a beacon of
professionalism, through
and through
From engineer to accountant to CEO
She pushed down walls
and changed the status quo
Known to follow the beat of her
own distinctive drum
She led with passion, commitment and
most definitely, wisdom
Never afraid to tread where
others would not
She was steadfast,
always humble, and focused on task
Mrs. Gittens as she delivered her moving speech at her retirement function
At times when the journey was turbulent
and difficult to navigate
She captained with vigour, never
accepting defeat
Demanding the best of others,
she was tasked to lead
Displaying an indomitable spirit, to say
the least
She’s has built an admirable legacy,
genuinely unique
As the sun sets on her media and
publishing career
For sure other life paths will
illuminate both far and near
Grandmother, traveller, consultant,
dear friend
Vivian-Anne Gittens, Simply blessed,
simply brilliant, simply inspiring!
By Valerie Hope
Mrs Vivian-Anne Gittens and her husband Mr. Don Gittens
at her retirement function
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VIVIAN-ANNE GITTENS
AT THE NATION
•
role that her father played in her academic
and professional accomplishments, as
well as the many sacrifices which her
husband Don made to ensure her success.
She spoke fondly of the memories that
she will take with her, about the family she
gained being part of The Nation and the
many successes and recognition which
the company gained both locally and
internationally under her stewardship. She
thanked the OCM chairman for having the
confidence and giving her the opportunity
to be CEO of the Nation Corporation.
Present were board members and senior
management of One Caribbean Media
(OCM), Nation Publishing Company
Limited as well as the heads from the
Nation’s Group of Companies, Nation
•
Publishing, Starcom Network, Innogen
Technologies and Print Web.
•
Mrs. Gittens was joined by her husband
Don Gittens, a Chemist Technologist. The
couple are proud parents of two grown
daughters, Eleanor and Jo-Anne, and
have four grandchildren, Adana, Samuel,
Benjamin and Joshua.
•
1993 – Joined Nation Publishing Co.
Limited as Chief Financial Officer
1999 – Elevated to Vice President in 1999
and
2007 – Appointed Publisher and CEO of
Nation Publishing on the retirement of
Founder/Director, Harold Hoyte
2008 – Appointed Chief Executive Officer
of Nation Group
AS A LEADER
Former Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur shares a
light moment with Vivian-Anne Gittens, publisher and chief
executive officer of the Nation Publishing
Harold Hoyte presenting a copy of the first Nation newspaper to Vivian-Anne Gittens, who will succeed him, in a symbolic hand-over.
• Sagicor Life Inc – Board Member
• Sagicor Financial Inc – Board Member
• Mutual Bank of the Caribbean – Board
Member
• GraceKennedy Money Services
Caribbean, SRL – Board Member
• Public Utilities Board – Chair
• Fair Trading Commission – Deputy Chair
• Anthony N. Sabga, Caribbean Awards for
Excellence – Barbados Committee Chair
• Inter American Press Association (IAPA)
– Treasurer and Finance, Audit and
Fundraising Committee Chair
• PrintWeb Caribbean Limited – Board
Member
• Innogen Technologies Inc – Chair
• Nation Corporation – Board Member
• Nation Publishing Company Limited –
Board Member
• One Caribbean Media – Board Member
AT PLAY
•
•
•
•
Future Centre Trust (Barbados) – Chair
Nation’s Healthy Lifestyles Project – Chair
Give Back QC Charity – Trustee
Give Back Queen’s College Fundraising
Committee
Vivian-Anne Gittens (left), with husband Don Gittens (centre) and Mary Ourisman,
former US Ambassador to Barbados
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Sales executive Adrian Bowen receiving the Nation's
top award, Spirit Of St Mary's Row, from Chief Executive
Officer and Publisher Vivian-Anne Gittens 2007
Advertising's Sheridan Hinds (right) receiving his Key Employee Award
from Vice-president and Chief Financial Officer Vivian-Anne Gittens.
Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of the Nation Publishing
Company Ltd, Vivian-Anne Gittens, (pictured left) officially start the
Nation Fun Ride.
Cricket legend Collis King (left) received his prize from
Publisher of the Nation Publishing Company Vivian-Anne
Gittens for making the tops
On behalf of the
Chairman, Board of Directors,
Management and Staff
T hank You
Vivian-Anne Gittens
Vivian-Anne Gittens (Nation) Hilary Beckles (Sir)
Education University Of The West Indies (UWI) Benefactors Awards 2008
Vivian-Anne Gittens, Nation Publishing's vice-president
and chief financial officer, and World Cup CEO Chris
Dehring.
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Finalist Cidel Bank & Trust’s Mohammed Patel, managing director,
Vivian-Anne Gittens Barbados Best Employers Awards 2010
for your sterling contribution
to the OCM Group
Publisher Vivian-Anne Gittens presenting Darwin Griffith with his prize
after he won the Adult Elite Male category. Fun Ride 2007
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LETS WELCOME
NEW MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT
Lisa
Gobin
MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATE –
PROGRAMMING
CCN TV6
Mr. Yaseen
Rahaman
Mrs. Rashmi
RamgosineRamsumair
STATION MANAGER, TAJ 92.3FM
One Caribbean Media Limited (OCM) is pleased to
welcome and congratulate Mr. Yaseen Rahaman on his
appointment as the Station Manager of Taj 92.3fm with
effect from October 5th 2015.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE GROUP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
One Caribbean Media Limited
Mr. Rahaman brings to the Group a wealth of knowledge and
expertise with a proven track record of repositioning and
rebranding businesses over the past twenty years. His career and
talents have spanned both the public and private sectors.
Mrs. Dawn Thomas, Group Chief Executive
Officer, One Caribbean Media Limited (OCM)
is pleased to announce the appointment of
Mrs. Rashmi Ramgosine-Ramsumair, Executive
Assistant to the Group Chief Executive Officer,
OCM with effect from 2nd November 2015.
Mr. Rahaman held office as the President of the Trinidad & Tobago
Publishers and Broadcasters Association (TTPBA) from 2005 to
2007. During this period he would have served as a member of
the Media Sector Committee, Trinidad Chamber of Commerce
and also as a member of the Advertising Standards Authority of
Trinidad & Tobago.
Mr. Rahaman served as an executive member of the National
Council of Indian Culture of Trinidad & Tobago (2003-2007) and
currently sits as an executive member of the Hindi Foundation
of Trinidad & Tobago a position he has held since 2009. His most
recent assignment includes a successful tenure as the Executive
Director of one of the top three East Indian formatted radio
stations.
He will be charged with the responsibility to lead Taj 92.3fm as
the premier choice in the East Indian formatted category of radio.
Mr. Rahaman has expressed his excitement and says he feels
energized to lead a new organization like Taj 92.3fm.
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Mr. Rahaman earned a BSc. Industrial Management with a major
in Marketing from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
(1978). He has been exposed to many workshops including
Strategic Management for Broadcasters, Advertising and
Promotion Management and Managing Corporate Reputation
from the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU), Andrews
University and Govstrat Limited respectively.
Mrs. Rashmi Ramgosine-Ramsumair is a seasoned
Executive Administrative Professional with particular
focus on project management and business
administration. She has over 13 years of combined
experience as an administrative professional and project
lead for companies within the Financial, Energy and
Public sectors. She has a proven track record in areas
of office management, procurement and project/event
management.
Rashmi holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree (Hons.) in Business
Management
from
the
University of Sunderland - UK.
She is a member of the Project
Management Institute (PMI) and
is currently pursuing a Master’s
Degree (MBA) in Business
Administration with Heriot-Watt
Ms. Shida Bolai, Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean
Communications Network Ltd, wishes to announce the
appointment of Ms. Lisa Gobin to the position of Management
Associate – Programming, CCN TV6 effective 3rd November
2015.
Lisa first joined the OCM Group in 2007 in the capacity of Executive
Assistant in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean
Communications Network Limited (CCN). Her unwavering commitment,
high regard for professionalism and consistently always going the extra
mile saw her three years later being promoted in the same portfolio to
the Office of the Group Chief Executive Officer of One Caribbean Media
Limited (OCM). She quickly grasped the ropes gaining knowledge and
experience in almost all facets of the Group’s business operations from
a strategic level.
As Management Associate – Programming, Lisa is primarily responsible
for managing the Programming and the Promotions teams, ensuring
that the station secures the best line-up for both local and foreign
content and especially in Prime Time programming whilst concentrating
on devising and employing the best scheduling strategies that will aim
to not only satisfy viewers but also the needs of advertisers. Her ultimate
responsibility is to ensure that CCN TV6 retains the highest viewership
and continue to be rated the #1 most watched local television station in
Trinidad & Tobago.
Aside from work, Lisa enjoys volunteering, helping others and engaging
in community and social development activities. She has been the
Secretary of the Local Board of her church for the past five years and is
the Secretary of both PTAs of her kids’ schools, St. Augustine Girls’ High
School and Hillview College.
Lisa has studied at the Florida International
University in Miami, FL and has attained several
certificates from the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate
School of Business.
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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
GEM RADIO FIVE LIMITED
Thank you for your service
Congratulations
APPRECIATION OF SERVICE AWARDS AT THE WAVE
This November, the management of Caribbean Communications Company Limited (CCCL) presented Mr. Michael Rogers and Mr.
Philgrim Louisy with tokens of appreciation for longstanding service and commitment to the company.
Michelle Lee
ADVERTISING MANAGER
TRINIDAD EXPRESS
NEWSPAPERS
Sophia Sue
NIGHT DISPATCH CLERK
(CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT),
NATION GROUP
Attained her Master of Business Attainment of her BSc.
Administration (MBA) from the in Accounting and Finance from
Australian Institute of Business. the University of the West Indies
(UWI)
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Bryan Walker
Tamara Logan
Received the McEnearney
Quality Inc. Award for the Most
Outstanding Student in the
BIMAP Diploma in Management
Studies Programme
Attained her Bachelor of Arts
with Honours in Business
Management
From the Anglia Ruskin
University (UK)
PUBLICATION EDITOR
(EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT),
NATION GROUP
HUMAN RESOURCES
ASSOCIATE
CCN GROUP
Michael Rogers, left as he received his token of
appreciation from Richard Purcell, General Manager,
Caribbean Communications Company Limited
Philgrim Louisy, left as he is presented with his token
of appreciation for longstanding service.
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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
On 25th October 2015, at the Nelson Mandela Park, St. Clair, Port of
Spain our team from OCM was challenged to a much anticipated
football match by Gurdian Media Limited. All decked in red, the
OCM team proved to be too much for our competitors as we won
the match by one goal to nil.
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EXPRESS CHILDREN’S FUND
We are certainly the champions!
The 20th Anniversary of the Express
Children’s Fund held in the Ballroom
of the Hilton Trinidad and Conference
Centre, on Saturday 17th October
2015 was a huge success. The annual
charity event, with the theme “Black
and White Ball” saw many patrons
thoroughly enjoying themselves to
the sounds of DJ Franco and Imij and
Company. Here are a few pictures
taken at the event.
“Building our nation through education”
is the motto of the Express Children’s
Fund (ECF) and, since its inception in
1989, hundreds of children of primary
and secondary school age have benefited
from the fund in some way.
It has been a source of relief to children in
need and has eased the burden on parents
through the provision of books, uniforms,
transportation and other educational
necessities.
But in recent years the fund has morphed
into much more, becoming a ray of hope
for children requiring a range of medical
procedures.
ECF director Karlene Ng Tang, who spoke
at the Express Children’s Fund’s 20th
annual dinner and dance held on Saturday
night at Hilton Trinidad, St Ann’s, noted
that the number of requests for assistance
with medical expenses has been steadily
increasing over the last few years.
Most of these requests were granted, she
said, and the fund has been able to provide
assistance for children in need of both
minor and major medical procedures.
Our Guests certainly had a
wonderful time at the Dinner
The ECF Directors as they stick the cake in commemoration of the
20th Anniversary of the Express Children’s Fund Annual Dinner.
Students from the Arima
Central Secondary
Dance Sport Club as they
entertained the audience
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF WORKING TOGETHER
It’s been twenty five years since Tony Lee and Dale Enoch first sat down to host what has
become a morning fixture for many in in Trinidad and Tobago. On Tuesday 20th October
2015, Dale Enoch and Tony Lee celebrated 25 of working together.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
GEM RADIO FIVE
The celebrations continued at the Cocktail Reception held on Wednesday 21st
October 2015 at the La Boucan Room, Trinidad Hilton and Conference Center.
Among the guests were Mrs. Dawn Thomas, Group Chief Executive Officer,
One Caribbean Media Limited, Mr. Ken Gordon, Mr Louis Lee Sing founder
of the Citadel Group, Minister of Labour, Senator the Honourable Jennifer
Baptiste-Primus and former Attorney General, Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj to
name a few.
Mrs. Dawn Thomas, Group Chief
Executive Officer as she addressed the
audience at the cocktail reception.
Mr. Ken Gordon as he addressed the
audience on the “State of the Media in
Trinidad and Tobago” at the
25th Anniversary Cocktail Reception
for Dale and Tony
Mr. Louis Lee Sing, former
Mayor of Port of Spain and
past owner of Citadel.
The celebrations started off with guests, from
politicians, soca artistes, to our loyal listeners either
visiting the i95.5FM studio or just calling to extend
anniversary greetings to the dynamic duo.
SILVER-ANNIVERSARY SMILES: Veteran talk show hosts Tony Lee, left, and Dale Enoch share a moment during their interview with
Kim Boodram. The duo celebrated their 25th anniversary on The Morning Drive Show on I95.5FM. —Photo: AYANNA KINSALE
Rachel Price visited
the i95.5FM studio to
congratulate Tony Lee
and Dale Enoch on their
anniversary.
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Dale and Tony as
they exchange
their usual banter
every morning
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NATION GROUP
NATION’S FUNATHLON WALK & RUN 2015
SHINE
CHARITY 5K AND 10K WALK AND RUN
Thousands Shone Brightly at Nation Funathlon 2015!
Saturday 28th November 2015, Nelson Mandela Park, at 4:00 pm
The theme was “Shine Bright Against
Violence” and on Sunday, November
15th 2015 the annual Nation Funathlon
walk and run was powered by the feet of
thousands of participants brightly dressed
in yellow, pink and green T-shirts to reflect
the message.
On Tuesday 13th October 2015 the Guardian Group launched its
inaugural SHINE Charity 5k and 10K Walk and Run. SHINE, which
is an acronym for “Securing Hope for those in Need” is a charity
walk and run that is the first of its kind in Trinidad and Tobago.
Starting with a brief ceremony to honour
victims of violence and abuse, runners
and walkers added touching notes to and
left flowers at the Wall of Remembrance
bearing stories of victims who have
experienced violence in their lives, before
taking on the scenic 10K and 5K routes
featuring a challenging uphill trek.
The morning’s activities concluded with an
award ceremony for the top participants.
There was fun for all including giveaways
from sponsors, jumping tents for kids,
performances by local artistes Mikey and
Mr. Blood and an energy lifting Wuk Up
Workout Marathon by entertainer and
fitness professional, Chrispen Hackett.
The Barbados Professional Women’s Club
of Barbados (BPW) Safe House and Crisis
Centre programme will be a recipient of
funds raised from the Nation Funathlon,
as well as PAREDOS, who provide positive
parenting programmes and work through
the Child Care Board to offer counselling
services to families and abused children.
Pictured from right is Gregory
Camejo, Group Executive – Corporate
Services, OCM Group as he endorsed
the SHINE initiative
This year, the funds raised will go towards children’s charities
and among those charities that will benefit from this race is the
Express Children’s Fund. OCM Group is pleased to be associated
with this initiative.
Mr. Ravi Tewarie, Group Chief Executive Officer, Guardian Group at the
launch of SHINE
Anthony Shaw, chief Executive officer, nation Publish- The Nation Publishing CEO Anthony Shaw (left) presenting Participants at the Nation
Funathalon
ing as he gave the start to the Fun Run
the 1st place prize for the Male Fun Run Category
Pictured from right is Gregory Camejo,
Group Executive – Corporate Services, OCM
Group as he endorsed the SHINE initiative
Retired CEO Vivian Anne Gittens and
Anthony Shaw as they dropped flowers
honouring victims of violent acts
The “Wall of Remembrance is signed in
recognition of victims lost to violence
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Shakile Jackman - 1st place winner
physically challenged category.
Mr. Ravi Tewarie,
Group Chief
Executive Officer,
Guardian Group at
the launch of SHINE
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SHINE CHARITY WALK AND RUN
SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2015
Let’s all congratulate Joel
Julien who finished the 10K
event in just under 56 mins.
DOMINICA RELIEF INITIATIVE
From left, Raoul deSouza, Gem Radio Five, Lisa Gobin,
CCNTV6, Shida Bolai, CEO, CCN Group, Dawn Thomas, Group
CEO, OCM Group, Yaseen Rahaman, Taj 92.3FM and Richard
Purcell, Gem Radio Five after their invigorating walk/run.
Colleagues from Trinidad Express Sales
Team Jason Francis (left) and Leon Bhola
(right) as they crossed the finish line.
On 27th August 2015, Tropical Storm Erika hit the tiny
island of Dominica. As a responsible corporate citizen,
One Caribbean Media Limited answered the call for help.
OCM teamed up with “All Hands Volunteers” to help raise
funds for our Caribbean neighbours.
debris, including hundreds of feet of heavy mud one school, the
Pioneer School, was cleared of mud, and drainage was improved
so there wouldn't be additional flooding.
Through the support of many donors from Trinidad and Tobago
and across the Caribbean, 48 work sites (homes) were cleared of
This initiative could not have been possible without the kind
support from all CCN TV6, Gem Radio Five Limited and “Citadel”.
The campaign generated US$5,000 donation from IGT Caribbean
and cash donations from 41 individuals totalling US$3,556.
Members of CCN TV6
Adventure Seekers also
participated
Dawn Thomas, Group CEO, OCM as she waves to our Express Photographer Ishmael Salandy at the
SHINE Charity Walk/Run. Left is Shida Bolai, CEO, CCN Group who also participated at the event.
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GEM RADIO FIVE
THE WAVE & wVENT (ST. LUCIA) MEN IN HEELS AND TOY AND FOOD DRIVE
Every year The Wave radio Station in St. Lucia, 94.5/93.7FM,
partners with Consolidated Foods Ltd, a well-known
Supermarket chain, to highlight the Observance of Breast
Cancer month (October).
to focus on the Christmas Season. In keeping with its Corporate
Social Responsibility mandate, the station embarked on its first
ever Toy and Food Drive in a collaborative effort with the Red
Cross Association in December 2009.
Since then the Toy and Food Drive has
become a staple on the calendar of events
of The Wave Radio Station. The twomonth long venture, which commences
in November with outreach programmes
to radio listeners and local businesses and
concludes in December with the delivery
of food hampers/baskets to needy families
and shelters. The drive continues to grow
with an estimated 150 families reached
each year, from communities around Saint
Lucia. Additionally, the station has made a
concerted effort to reach out to homeless
and crises centers throughout the island.
Whilst the collaborative effort with
donor and other non-profit charity and
humanitarian organization have proven
successful, the station strongly believed
that a more personal touch was needed.
Hence, the idea to have its staff personally
deliver the “goodies” and interact with
these families and people whom they had
worked so hard to bring “a smile to their
faces”. The Toy and Food Drive is aired live
to listeners and has gained considerable
support from private sector businesses
and the wider Saint Lucian population
who all play their part in making this
venture a success.
Divali festivities in Felicity, Trinidad which
included the cultural drama, Ramleela,
which was hosted by the first Felicity
Ramleela and Cultural Group.
2015
marked a magnificent achievement as
they celebrated their 100th Anniversary
or re-enacting the Holy Hindu scripture –
the Ramayan through Music and Dance.
We were pleased to capture the exciting
moments on each of the 10 nights
with visits from special guests and past
participants.
To help raise awareness of the deadly disease in men, the
Wave in 2014, launched an event for the first time ever in
St. Lucia, dubbed Men in Heels (Dash for Cash). The event
took the form of an ‘obstacle course race’. Participating men
raced for the cash at the finish line, by completing the entire
obstacle course in a pair of heels.
Men in Heels is endorsed by the Saint Lucia Cancer Society
(SLCS). Part proceeds of the event went to the SLCS.
The Wave Radio Station has a key interest in the
development and elevation of Saint Lucian communities,
primarily underdeveloped and poverty stricken regions of
the island. Since Christmas resonates with people as a time
for giving, for family and for good cheer, the station decided
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TAJ 93.3FM positions itself as the source
for wholesome radio entertainment,
and this includes cultural features that
highlights the beauty and significance of
traditions that mean a lot to communities.
This year, we were pleased to share in the
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HOTT 93 AT F1 RACING IN AUSTIN TEXAS
What a rushhhhh!!!!
It was a once in a lifetime experience for three HOTT 93 winners,
along with morning show host Jus Jase & Account Executive Ryan
Grant, as they were there to witness first hand, Lewis Hamilton
claiming his third F1 championship!!!
The group braved two days of heavy showers at the Circuit of the
Americas, Austin Texas, before they saw some amazing racing
and the champion crowned. The winners had participated in the HOTT 93/ Paradise Motor
Sports Box Cart Racing Challenge for the chance to take this trip.
Enjoy the pics!!!!
On Friday 1st January 2016, One Caribbean
Media Limited will be celebrating the merger
of two of the region’s most distinguished
and long-standing media enterprises, the
Caribbean Communications Network (CCN)
Group (Trinidad and Tobago) and the Nation
Corporation Group (Barbados). We are excited
about reaching this important milestone and
we hope that you will join us and be part of the
celebrations. We have a lot in store including
staff prizes to be won across the Group.
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On behalf of the Chairman, Board of Directors
and Executive Team of the OCM Group, I wish
to take the opportunity to Thank YOU for
being part of this journey and look forward
to working with you to build an even stronger
Group in the years to come.
Happy New Year
Dawn Thomas
Group Chief Executive Officer
One Caribbean Media Limited
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2015 | PAGE 23
One Caribbean Media…Supporting
and Celebrating Caribbean talent
ASPIRATION
STATEMENT
To be the leading regional corporation with
global reach serving as the most credible and
authoritative source of news, information and
entertainment in and of the Caribbean.
To take the leadership role in the
development of the media industry by:
• Zealously guarding and advocating
the Freedom of the Press/media.
• Observing and promoting the
highest professional standards.
• Providing training and development
opportunities for media personnel.
HEAD OFFICE
35-37 Independence Square, Port of Spain, Trinidad, WI.
Phone: 1-868-623-1711
www.onecaribbeanmedia.net
To be an exemplary employer.
To make sound investments in diverse
businesses that will provide for the
leveraging of the Group’s assets and
competencies and the creation of
shareholder value.
To take a leadership role in corporate
social responsibility initiatives in the region.